Richard Branson is hoping to make an announcement in Spain next weekend with regards to his Virgin name becoming title sponsor of the Brawn GP team. A delighted Branson signed a deal with team owner Ross Brawn before their magnificent start to the season in Australia, and is now looking to strengthen the partnership.

Christian Horner has vowed that we are yet to see the best performances from the Red Bull Racing RB5, after two very strong races from the team. Sebastian Vettel finished second in Bahrain on Sunday, but the previous race in China saw the German and team-mate Mark Webber score a one-two result, although their team principal ensures that stronger performances are approaching.

Nick Fry and Ross Brawn are confident that the Brawn team can maintain its pace to begin a title attack following its strong and rapid start to the 2009 championship. The two men, both key parts of the team's jigsaw for survival during the off-season, believe that the Brackley-based outfit has the resources, structure, tactics and drivers to clinch the ultimate prize.

A1GP has released an official statement regarding the swine flu outbreak in Mexico City, and the planned A1GP Mexico City event on May 24.

Other than the 3 points Kimi Raikkonen picked up in Bahrain, Ferrari has something else to celebrate, the fact that it appears to be the only car manufacturer in the world currently making a profit.

In honour of Ayrton Senna, who died 15 years ago on May 1, Amalgam is releasing limited edition 1:8 scale models of three of his cars, representing various stages in his illustrious career.

Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, meet on Wednesday to decide on McLaren's punishment for misleading Australian Grand Prix officials.

Jarno Trulli, who finished third, looks back at the Bahrain GP.

McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh has announced that he is to attend Wednesday's FIA hearing in Paris solo, minus the backing of lawyers, team members or driver Lewis Hamilton. The team principal will learn of McLaren's fate following the 'liegate' scandal which begun when the team presented race stewards with false information.

The FIA is to hold talks on Wednesday over the proposed budget cap for Formula One next season, which is suspected to be given the go ahead this week. The limit on spending, currently set at £30 million and facing objections from many teams, is designed to encourage new outfits to join the grid as well as securing a safe future for current competitors.

Williams Technical Director Sam Michael looks back at the Bahrain weekend